Topaz and Rhodizite Physical Properties

Topaz

Rhodizite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.573.34-3.44

1 7.18

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

88-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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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.