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Transvaal Jade
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Transvaal Jade and Ludlamite 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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3.1-3.2
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Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
3-4
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Transvaal Jade and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

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Transvaal Jade and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

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