Brucite and Hematite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.39
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
2.5
6
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Brucite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Brucite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.
