Brucite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Sectile

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.393.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Brucite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.