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Chalcedony and Transvaal Jade Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Transvaal Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Transvaal Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Transvaal Jade Specific Gravity

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