Langbeinite and Brucite Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Langbeinite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Langbeinite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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