Brucite and Chambersite Physical Properties

Brucite

Chambersite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39

3.50

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Brucite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.