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Kutnohorite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.12   
2.39   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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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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.

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