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Transvaal Jade
Transvaal Jade

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Transvaal Jade and Baryte Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.55-3.73
Conchoidal
None
7-7.5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
Soluble
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4.3-5
Irregular/uneven
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
3-3.5
BaSO4

Transvaal Jade and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Transvaal Jade and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade Vs Baryte during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is whereas that of Baryte is .