Topaz and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Topaz

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.572.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

[001] Perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

82.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Topaz and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Topaz and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.