Fibrolite and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
2.39
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Irregular
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Fibrolite and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fibrolite and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.