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Childrenite and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.252.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-52.5
Amber
2 10
1.4 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Childrenite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite and Brucite 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 Childrenite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Childrenite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.