Imperial Topaz and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

Anthophyllite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.572.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Imperial Topaz and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

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

Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Imperial Topaz and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.