Brucite and Phenakite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.39
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brucite and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brucite and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.