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Faustite and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.49-3.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
[001] Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
8  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  

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Faustite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Topaz chemical formula.

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Faustite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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

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