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Topaz and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
8  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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