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Chalcedony and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.49-3.57  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
[001] Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
8  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  

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Chalcedony and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Topaz chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Topaz Specific Gravity

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

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