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Topaz and Hydrophane 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
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Topaz and Hydrophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Topaz and Hydrophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Hydrophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Hydrophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Hydrophane is 1.98-2.50.