Transvaal Jade and Falcons Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.58-2.64
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Transvaal Jade and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Transvaal Jade and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Transvaal Jade and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.