Imperial Topaz and Charoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
2.54-2.78
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Good in three directions
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
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K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Imperial Topaz and Charoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Imperial Topaz and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Imperial Topaz and Charoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.