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Brucite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.