Chlorite group and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Sectile
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
  
2.39
  
Fracture
Lamellar
  
Irregular
  
Cleavage
Perfect 001
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Chlorite group and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorite group and Brucite 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 Chlorite group and Brucite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chlorite group and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.