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Topaz and Gahnospinel 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
3.49-3.573.65-4.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Topaz and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Topaz and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.