Piemontite and Brucite Physical Properties

Piemontite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Brucite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Piemontite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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