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Brucite

brucite

Mg(OH)2

Brucite Mineral Specimen for Sale

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Overview

Brucite is the mineral form of magnesium hydroxide, with the chemical formula Mg(OH)2. It is a common alteration product of periclase in marble; a low-temperature hydrothermal vein mineral in metamorphosed limestones and chlorite schists; and formed during serpentinization of dunites. Brucite is often found in association with serpentine, calcite, aragonite, dolomite, magnesite, hydromagnesite, artinite, talc and chrysotile. It adopts a layered CdI2-like structure with hydrogen-bonds between the layers.

Identification characteristics

  • Mohs hardness 2.5

Scientific references

  1. Brucite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q419250 Link
  2. Brucite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brucite Link