Chrysotile and Topaz Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Topaz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.633.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Chrysotile and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Topaz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Chrysotile and Topaz Specific Gravity

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