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Brucite and Villiaumite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.392.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.