Brucite and Tavorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.39
3.32
Fracture
Irregular
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
2.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Brucite and Tavorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Brucite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Brucite and Tavorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.