Tinaksite and Topaz Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Topaz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.823.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Tinaksite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Topaz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Tinaksite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tinaksite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tinaksite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tinaksite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.