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Weloganite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22   
2.39   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
2.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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