Brucite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Brucite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brucite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.