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Transvaal Jade and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Transvaal Jade and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Transvaal Jade and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.