Brucite and Microlite Physical Properties

Brucite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.