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Topaz and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.572.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
82-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Topaz and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Topaz and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.