Imperial Topaz and Diaspore Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.573.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Imperial Topaz and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Imperial Topaz and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.