Brucite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.393.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Brucite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Brucite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.