Pearl and Transvaal Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85
  
3.55-3.73
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
none
  
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Pearl and Transvaal Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Transvaal Jade chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pearl and Transvaal Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Transvaal Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Transvaal Jade is 3.55-3.73.