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Chrysoprase and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Imperial Topaz and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
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Chrysoprase and Imperial Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase and Imperial Topaz 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 Chrysoprase and Imperial Topaz chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Imperial Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Imperial Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Imperial Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Imperial Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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