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Topaz and Simpsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.