Gaspeite and Topaz 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
  
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.