Transvaal Jade and Thulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
3.1
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Transvaal Jade and Thulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Transvaal Jade and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Transvaal Jade and Thulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Transvaal Jade and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Transvaal Jade and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Transvaal Jade is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.