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Topaz and Thaumasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
1.91
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.