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Topaz and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
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Topaz and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
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Topaz and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.