Hessonite and Brucite Physical Properties

Hessonite

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hessonite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hessonite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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