Brucite and Johachidolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.39
  
3.45
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Brucite and Johachidolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brucite and Johachidolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.