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Transvaal Jade
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Transvaal Jade and Ruby Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.733.97-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Al 2 O 3

Transvaal Jade and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Transvaal Jade and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.