Brucite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.39
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Irregular
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brucite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brucite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.