Verdite and Brucite Physical Properties

Verdite

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

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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.