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Brucite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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