Brucite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Brucite

Pyroxmangite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.393.76-3.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Brucite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.