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Brucite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Brucite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Brucite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.