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Sapphirine and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Imperial Topaz and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58   
3.49-3.57   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Sapphirine and Imperial Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine and Imperial 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 Sapphirine and Imperial Topaz chemical formula.

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Sapphirine and Imperial Topaz Specific Gravity

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

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