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Transvaal Jade
Transvaal Jade

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Transvaal Jade and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.55-3.73
Conchoidal
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7-7.5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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1.25-1.35
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None
-9999
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Transvaal Jade and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Transvaal Jade and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

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