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Brucite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
Not Available   

Fracture
Irregular   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Brucite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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