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Amazonite and Transvaal Jade Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.573.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amazonite and Transvaal Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Transvaal Jade 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 Amazonite and Transvaal Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amazonite and Transvaal Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Transvaal Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Transvaal Jade is 3.55-3.73.