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Brucite and Williamsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.392.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brucite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Brucite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.