Brucite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Brucite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.393.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Brucite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Brucite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.