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Topaz and Papagoite 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
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.