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Gaspeite and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.49-3.57   

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

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
[001] Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
8   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   

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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.

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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.

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