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Jadeite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
2.39  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Irregular  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jadeite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Brucite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Brucite Specific Gravity

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

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