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From Encylopedia Britannica
- topaz composition (in topaz (mineral))
Topaz is an aluminum silicate containing fluorine and has a chemical formula of Al2(F,OH)2SiO4. It is formed by fluorine-bearing vapours given off during the last stages of the crystallization of igneous rocks.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe formula for topaz is Al2SiO4(F, OH)2. Therefore, it contains the elements aluminum, silicon, oxygen, fluorine, and hydrogen.
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∙ 13y agoactually yes a topaz is a crystal if you wanna learn more about them go to sunray.org
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∙ 10y agoYes, topaz is a silicate.
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∙ 12y agoIt is a mineral
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∙ 12y agothe topaz mineral is silicate.
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∙ 13y agonone lol
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Does topaz have a crystalline structure?
Absolutely. Topaz manifests an orthorhombic crystal structure in the dipyramidal class.
What are the crystal gems?
Diamonds, emeralds, saphires, peridot, and topaz are some crystal gems.
Is topaz yellow?
yep ^That answer is 100% false. Yellow topaz is NOT the same as citrine. Though they appear similar in color, they are chemically very different. Citrine is a quartz crystal and topaz is mineral crystal and therefore the more expensive of the two stones.
What is the shape of an topaz?
The crystal pattern of Topaz is Linus Pauling
What is the weight of the largest Topaz crystal ever found?
567 pounds and 13 oz. it was blue and purple and the person who found it was Katie Merman Genooder
Is a topaz a crystal a emerald or a diamond?
Topaz is its own gemstone, just like and emerald and a diamond. Crystal is something else though.
Does topaz have a crystalline structure?
Absolutely. Topaz manifests an orthorhombic crystal structure in the dipyramidal class.
What are the crystal gems?
Diamonds, emeralds, saphires, peridot, and topaz are some crystal gems.
What crystal or mineral starts with the letter t?
Topaz.
Is topaz yellow?
yep ^That answer is 100% false. Yellow topaz is NOT the same as citrine. Though they appear similar in color, they are chemically very different. Citrine is a quartz crystal and topaz is mineral crystal and therefore the more expensive of the two stones.
What is the shape of an topaz?
The crystal pattern of Topaz is Linus Pauling
Where is blue topaz found?
blue topaz is found in:Mexico Colorado,Utah, and California
What is your birth crystal?
i was born in November therefore, mine is topaz. it is the gem that represents the month you were born.
What type of crystal exhibit piezoelectricity?
Examples: tourmaline, quartz, Rochelle salt, topaz etc.
Is a man-made crystal a mineral?
The majority of minerals are crystalline materials.Examples: opal, halite, topaz.
What does topaz look like?
Topaz is a valuable precious stone, and is found in several colours. It is often available as a completely transparent crystal. It is an aluminium silicate, with some fluorine in the compound.
How long has the topaz crystal been mined for?
sorry i've checked EVERYWHERE! i can't find anything!
