Prase and Brucite Physical Properties

Prase and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Brucite chemical formula.

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

Prase and Brucite Specific Gravity

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