Brazilianite and Jade Physical Properties

Brazilianite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-2.992.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Gems

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

(010) Distinct to good

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Brazilianite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Jade 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 Brazilianite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Brazilianite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.