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Brucite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brucite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brucite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.