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Ludlamite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2   
2.39   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Ludlamite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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