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Kutnohorite and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kutnohorite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Brucite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kutnohorite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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