Chrysotile and Brucite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysotile and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Chrysotile and Brucite Specific Gravity

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