Brucite and Bowenite Physical Properties

Brucite

Bowenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39

2.58-2.80

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brucite and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Brucite and Bowenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.