Imperial Topaz and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.573.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Imperial Topaz and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Imperial Topaz and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.