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Imperial Topaz and Oligoclase Physical Properties


Oligoclase and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
2.62-2.67   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven   

Cleavage
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From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Imperial Topaz and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.

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Imperial Topaz and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.

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