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Topaz and Stichtite 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
2.11-2.20
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.