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Brucite and Zincite Physical Properties

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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
5.50-5.90
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brucite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.