Brucite and Rhodizite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.39
  
3.34-3.44
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
8-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Brucite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brucite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.