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Shattuckite and Transvaal Jade Physical Properties


Transvaal Jade and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
3.55-3.73   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Shattuckite and Transvaal Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Transvaal Jade chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Transvaal Jade Specific Gravity

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

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