Brucite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.39
Not Available
Fracture
Irregular
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
None
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.
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.