Brucite and Powellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.39
4.23
Fracture
Irregular
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{111} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brucite and Powellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brucite and Powellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.