Rossmanite and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3
  
2.39
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Irregular
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Rossmanite and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Rossmanite and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.