Imperial Topaz and Emerald Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

Emerald

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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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Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.572.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

87.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Imperial Topaz and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Imperial Topaz and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.