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Pearl and Transvaal Jade Physical Properties


Transvaal Jade and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

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   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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