Imperial Topaz and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

Glaucophane

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.573-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Imperial Topaz and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Imperial Topaz and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.