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Topaz and Tinzenite 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
3.49-3.573.355-3.433
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{???} Good, {???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Topaz and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Topaz and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.