Brucite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Brucite

Simpsonite

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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

2.39Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Brucite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.