Transvaal Jade and Cryolite Physical Properties

Transvaal Jade and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Transvaal Jade and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.