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Charoite and Transvaal Jade Physical Properties


Transvaal Jade and Charoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78   
3.55-3.73   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good in three directions   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Charoite and Transvaal Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Transvaal Jade chemical formula.

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Charoite and Transvaal Jade Specific Gravity

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

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