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Topaz and Chondrodite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.