Childrenite and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.39
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Perfect on {0001}
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.