Diaspore and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Sectile
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.39
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect on {0001}
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diaspore and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diaspore and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.