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Topaz and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
2.54-2.78   

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

Cleavage
[001] Perfect   
Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Topaz and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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