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Brucite and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.393.06-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Brucite and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Brucite and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.