Larvikite and Brucite Physical Properties

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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

2.592.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Larvikite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Brucite chemical formula.

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

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Larvikite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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