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Topaz and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
3.32   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
[001] Perfect   
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
8   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Topaz and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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