Hypersthene and Brucite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.552.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hypersthene and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hypersthene and Brucite Specific Gravity

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