Clinohedrite and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335
  
2.39
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Irregular
  
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Clinohedrite and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Clinohedrite and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.