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Topaz and Datolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.572.90-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Datolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Datolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.