Brucite and Variscite Physical Properties

Brucite

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.392.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Brucite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Brucite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.