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Topaz and Fibrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.573.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.