Sarcopside and Topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94
  
3.49-3.57
  
Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
  
[001] Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
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Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
Sarcopside and Topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Topaz chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Sarcopside and Topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.