Topaz and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Topaz

Hypersthene

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.573.45-3.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

[001] Perfect

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂
Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Topaz and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.