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Topaz and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
3.30-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.