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Gaspeite and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
3.49-3.57
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Gaspeite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Gaspeite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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