Brucite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Brucite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Blue quartz 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 Brucite and Blue quartz chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite

Brucite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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