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Topaz and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Narsarsukite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
2.72-2.83   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
[001] Perfect   
Good on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties >>
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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.

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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.

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