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Jade and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.39  

Fracture
Splintery  
Irregular  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5  

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

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Jade and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Jade and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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