Weloganite and Brucite Physical Properties

Weloganite

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

3.20-3.222.39

1 7.18

3.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular

3.6 Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Perfect on {0001}

3.7 Mohs Hardness

32.5

2 10

3.14 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Weloganite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Brucite chemical formula.

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

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Weloganite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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