Sussexite and Brucite Physical Properties

Sussexite

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.302.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Sussexite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sussexite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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