Brucite and Piemontite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.39
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Uneven, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
  
[001] good, [100] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
Brucite and Piemontite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Brucite and Piemontite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.