Topaz and Nifontovite Physical Properties

Topaz

Nifontovite

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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

3.49-3.572.35-2.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

[001] Perfect

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

83.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Topaz and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂
Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Topaz and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.