Brucite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Brucite

Clinohedrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.393.28-3.335

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brucite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Brucite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.