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Topaz and Brucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.