Topaz and Richterite Physical Properties

Topaz

Richterite

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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

3.49-3.573.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] Perfect

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Topaz and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Topaz and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.