Brucite and Rose Quartz Physical Properties

Brucite

Rose Quartz

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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

2.392.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Brucite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO₂

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Brucite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.