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Brucite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
Not Available   

Fracture
Irregular   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3.5-4   

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

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Brucite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Brucite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

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

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