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Topaz and Strontianite Physical Properties

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
3.49-3.573.63-3.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
83.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Topaz and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Topaz and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.