Brucite and Zultanite Physical Properties

Brucite

Zultanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Brucite and Zultanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Zultanite 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 Zultanite chemical formula.

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

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Brucite and Zultanite Specific Gravity

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