Tsavorite and Topaz Physical Properties

Tsavorite

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

3.55-3.73

3.49-3.57

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

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Tsavorite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Topaz chemical formula.

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

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Tsavorite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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