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Topaz and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.