Imperial Topaz and Petalite Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.572.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Imperial Topaz and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Imperial Topaz and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.