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Brucite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
3.76-3.77   

Fracture
Irregular   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Brucite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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