Jacobsite and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03
2.39
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
2.5
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jacobsite and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jacobsite and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacobsite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacobsite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacobsite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.