Brucite and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.39
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Good [110] and [021]
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brucite and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brucite and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.