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