Carnelian and Topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.49-3.57
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
[001] Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
Carnelian and Topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Topaz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Carnelian and Topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.