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Charoite and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Charoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Good in three directions   
[001] Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
8   

Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   

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Charoite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Topaz chemical formula.

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Charoite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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

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