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Topaz and Rhodizite 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
3.34-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.