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Brucite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
3.80-4.15
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.