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Topaz and Chrysotile Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
2.5-4.5
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)

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.