Home
×

Transvaal Jade
Transvaal Jade

Adularia
Adularia



ADD
Compare
X
Transvaal Jade
X
Adularia

Transvaal Jade and Adularia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Transvaal Jade and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Adularia 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 Transvaal Jade and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Transvaal Jade and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.