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Langbeinite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.39   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Irregular   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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