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Topaz and Gyrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
2.48
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Topaz and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Topaz and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.