Imperial Topaz and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
3.28-3.38
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
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NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Imperial Topaz and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Imperial Topaz and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Imperial Topaz and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.