Sellaite and Brucite Physical Properties

Sellaite

Brucite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.14-3.162.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sellaite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Compare White Gemstones

Sellaite Vs Thomsonite

Sellaite Vs Strontianite

Sellaite Vs Sussexite

Sellaite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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