Topaz and Helenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
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Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
8
  
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Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
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Topaz and Helenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
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Topaz and Helenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Helenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Helenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is Not Available whereas that of Helenite is Not Available.