Brucite and Jade Physical Properties

Brucite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39

2.90-3.38

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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

Brucite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite 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 Brucite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Brucite and Jade Specific Gravity

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