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Transvaal Jade
Transvaal Jade

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Transvaal Jade and Bowenite 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)
 
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2.58-2.80
Uneven, Irregular
Perfect
5.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Transvaal Jade and Bowenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.

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Transvaal Jade and Bowenite Specific Gravity

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