Lawsonite and Brucite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.092.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

82.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Lawsonite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Brucite chemical formula.

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

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Lawsonite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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