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Topaz and Glaucophane 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
3.49-3.57
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Topaz and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Topaz and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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