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Vishnevite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.39   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Vishnevite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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