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Transvaal Jade and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Imperial Topaz and Transvaal Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
3.49-3.57   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
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Transvaal Jade and Imperial Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Transvaal Jade 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 Transvaal Jade and Imperial Topaz chemical formula.

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Transvaal Jade and Imperial Topaz Specific Gravity

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

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