Brucite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Brucite

Hiddenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.393.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Brucite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Brucite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.