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Topaz and Thomsonite 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
2.25-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.