Brucite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.39
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6-7
  
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
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.