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Transvaal Jade and Apatite 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
3.55-3.73
3.16-3.23
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Transvaal Jade and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Transvaal Jade and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.