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Topaz and Childrenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.573.06-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
84.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.