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Villiaumite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
2.39   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Villiaumite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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