Topaz and Esperite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
4.28-4.42
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Topaz and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Topaz and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.