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Clinohedrite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
2.39   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Clinohedrite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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