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Brucite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
3.31
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.