Bastnsite and Topaz Physical Properties

Bastnsite

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

4.78-5.203.49-3.57

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

4-4.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Bastnsite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite and Topaz chemical formula.

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

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Bastnsite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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