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Eosphorite and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Eosphorite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Eosphorite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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