Clintonite and Brucite Physical Properties

Clintonite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Brucite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
• Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clintonite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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