Topaz and Alabaster Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
2.30
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
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Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
8
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Topaz and Alabaster Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz and Alabaster 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 Topaz and Alabaster chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Topaz and Alabaster Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.