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Sussexite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Sectile   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30   
2.39   

Fracture
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Irregular   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sussexite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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