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Brucite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
4.014   

Fracture
Irregular   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
4-5   

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

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Brucite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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