Rossmanite and Topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3
  
3.49-3.57
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
[001] Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
Rossmanite and Topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Topaz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Rossmanite and Topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rossmanite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rossmanite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rossmanite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.