Brucite and Sphene Physical Properties

Brucite

Sphene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Brucite and Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Sphene 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 Sphene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Brucite and Sphene Specific Gravity

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