Demantoid and Transvaal Jade Physical Properties

Demantoid

Transvaal Jade

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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

3.77-3.953.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Demantoid and Transvaal Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Transvaal Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Demantoid and Transvaal Jade Specific Gravity

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