Brucite

Posted on October 16, 2009 by geo3

Brucite, named after Named after Dr. A Bruce of New York, is a decomposition product of magnesium silicates, especially serpentine. It has the formulae Mg(OH)2 and a relative hardness of 3. It is found in Texas, where it is white with a grey, green or blue tinge and is used in sugar-refining.

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