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Holmquistite and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.132.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{210} Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Holmquistite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Holmquistite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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