Nephrite and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.39
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {0001}
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nephrite and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite 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 Nephrite and Brucite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nephrite and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.