Transvaal Jade and Bronzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
3.35
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Transvaal Jade and Bronzite Chemical Formula
While comparing Transvaal Jade and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Transvaal Jade and Bronzite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.