Transvaal Jade and Demantoid Physical Properties

Transvaal Jade and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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

Transvaal Jade and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.