Nepouite and Brucite Physical Properties

Nepouite

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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

3.18-3.242.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {001}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

22.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Nepouite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Brucite chemical formula.

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

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Nepouite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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