Transvaal Jade and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2
  
Transvaal Jade and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Transvaal Jade and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
Transvaal Jade and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.