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Brucite and Phosgenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
6.13
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Phosgenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Brucite and Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.