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Variscite and Brucite Physical Properties

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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
2.42-2.58
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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