Tortoiseshell and Topaz Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

Topaz

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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

1.25-1.353.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Tortoiseshell and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell and Topaz 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 Tortoiseshell and Topaz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Tortoiseshell and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.