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Zoisite and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Imperial Topaz and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
3.49-3.57   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
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Zoisite and Imperial Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Imperial Topaz chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Imperial Topaz Specific Gravity

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

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