Brucite and Sussexite Physical Properties

Brucite

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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

2.393.30

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

2.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brucite and Sussexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Brucite and Sussexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.