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Brucite Group

Formula:
M
2+
 
(OH)
 
2
System:Hexagonal
This page provides mineralogical data about Brucite Group.

Classification of Brucite Group

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Crystallography of Brucite Group

Crystal System:Hexagonal
Morphology:Layered-lattice structure.

Chemical Properties of Brucite Group

Formula:
M
2+
 
(OH)
 
2

Relationship of Brucite Group to other Species

Minerals in Group:
Brucite:
Mg(OH)
 
2
Portlandite:
Ca(OH)
 
2
Pyrochroite:
Mn(OH)
 
2

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Brucite Group

Reference List:Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, revised and enlarged: 636.

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