Jasper and Brucite Physical Properties

Jasper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Jasper and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Jasper and Brucite Specific Gravity

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