Brazilianite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Brazilianite

Nephrite

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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

2.98-2.992.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Gems

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

(010) Distinct to good

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Brazilianite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite 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 Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Brazilianite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.