Schultenite and Brucite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.072.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Schultenite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Schultenite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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