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Transvaal Jade and Sylvite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
1.993
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Transvaal Jade and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Transvaal Jade and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.