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Jade 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
2.90-3.38
3.55-3.73
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jade and Transvaal Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Transvaal Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jade and Transvaal Jade Specific Gravity

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