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Mohawkite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Sectile   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.39   

Fracture
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Irregular   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
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Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Mohawkite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Mohawkite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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