Vlasovite and Brucite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Vlasovite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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