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Topaz and Sinhalite 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
3.46-3.50
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
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.