Brucite and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.39
2.98-2.99
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, Gems
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
(010) Distinct to good
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brucite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brucite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.