Pietersite and Brucite Physical Properties

Pietersite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Brucite chemical formula.

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

Pietersite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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