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Topaz and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

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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
3.49-3.575.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.