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Imperial Topaz and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite 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   
3.89-4.18   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
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{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Imperial Topaz and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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Imperial Topaz and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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