Transvaal Jade and Barite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
4.48
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
BaSO4
  
Transvaal Jade and Barite Chemical Formula
While comparing Transvaal Jade and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Transvaal Jade and Barite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.