Brucite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Brucite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.392.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Brucite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Brucite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.