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Datolite and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
3.49-3.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[001] Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
8  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  

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Datolite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Topaz chemical formula.

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Datolite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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

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