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Jade and Brazilianite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.98-2.99
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
(010) Distinct to good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Brazilianite 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 Jade and Brazilianite chemical formula.

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

Jade and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.