Imperial Topaz and Williamsite Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

Williamsite

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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

3.49-3.572.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Imperial Topaz and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Imperial Topaz and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.