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Imperial Topaz and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
8   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
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KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Imperial Topaz and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Imperial Topaz and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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