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Mimetite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Mimetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.10   
2.39   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Irregular   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] Imperfect   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Mimetite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Mimetite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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