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Mystic topaz
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Mystic topaz and Petalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mystic topaz and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mystic topaz and Petalite 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 Mystic topaz and Petalite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mystic topaz and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mystic topaz and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mystic topaz and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mystic topaz is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.