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Transvaal Jade
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Transvaal Jade and Jade Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.55-3.73
Conchoidal
None
7-7.5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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2.90-3.38
Splintery
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
6-7
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Transvaal Jade and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Transvaal Jade and Jade Specific Gravity

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