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Topaz and Californite 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
3.49-3.57
3.32-3.47
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Californite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.