Xonotlite and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
2.39
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Irregular
Cleavage
{???} Good
Perfect on {0001}
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Xonotlite and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Xonotlite and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.