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Hureaulite and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.192.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hureaulite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hureaulite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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