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Brucite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
2.90-3.38   

Fracture
Irregular   
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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