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Topaz and Zincite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.575.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
84
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.