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Imperial Topaz and Zircon Physical Properties


Zircon and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
3.93-4.73   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
{110} and {111}   

Mohs Hardness
8   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZrSiO4   

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Imperial Topaz and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

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Imperial Topaz and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Imperial Topaz and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Imperial Topaz and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Imperial Topaz is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.

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