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Brucite and Pumpellyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.393.20-3.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Pumpellyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Pumpellyite 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 Pumpellyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Pumpellyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Pumpellyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Pumpellyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.20-3.30 whereas that of Pumpellyite is 3.20-3.30.