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Verdite 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
2.80-3.0
2.39
1.5 Fracture
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Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Verdite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Verdite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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