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Topaz and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
4.00-4.65   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
[001] Perfect   
Perfect on [1011]   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Topaz and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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