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Topaz and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
[001] Perfect   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
SiO2   

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Topaz and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Topaz and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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