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Zircon and Transvaal Jade Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.733.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Transvaal Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Transvaal Jade 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 Zircon and Transvaal Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Transvaal Jade- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Zircon and Transvaal Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Transvaal Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Transvaal Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Transvaal Jade is 3.55-3.73.