Ivory and Topaz Physical Properties

Ivory

Topaz

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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

1.70-2.003.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-38

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Ivory and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory and Topaz 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 Ivory and Topaz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Ivory and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ivory and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ivory and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ivory is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.