Garnet and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.39
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Irregular
Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
2.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.