Brucite and Smithsonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.39
4.00-4.65
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Perfect on [1011]
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brucite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Brucite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.