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Vanadinite and Brucite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

3-42.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

C20H36
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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.