Vanadinite and Brucite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

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

Vanadinite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Vanadinite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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