Transvaal Jade and Musgravite Physical Properties

Transvaal Jade and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Transvaal Jade and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.