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Topaz and Shattuckite 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
3.80-4.15
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.