Brucite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Brucite

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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

2.393.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Brucite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Brucite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.