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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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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.
Is topaz smooth?
Topaz is a mineral that is typically found in crystal form, which can have a smooth surface depending on how it is cut and polished. However, topaz can also have natural ridges and facets due to its crystalline structure.
What minerals make topaz?
Topaz is a silicate mineral composed of aluminum, fluorine, and silicon. Its chemical formula is Al2SiO4(F,OH)2. The color of topaz can vary depending on the impurities present in the crystal lattice.
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.
Is topaz smooth?
Topaz is a mineral that is typically found in crystal form, which can have a smooth surface depending on how it is cut and polished. However, topaz can also have natural ridges and facets due to its crystalline structure.
What minerals make topaz?
Topaz is a silicate mineral composed of aluminum, fluorine, and silicon. Its chemical formula is Al2SiO4(F,OH)2. The color of topaz can vary depending on the impurities present in the crystal lattice.
Where is blue topaz found?
blue topaz is found in:Mexico Colorado,Utah, and California
What is the shape of an topaz?
The crystal pattern of Topaz is Linus Pauling
The unit cell of topaz is made up of three pairs of rectangular faces what type of crystal is it?
Topaz is classified as a silicate mineral and crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its unit cell features three pairs of rectangular faces, indicative of its orthorhombic symmetry. This crystal structure contributes to topaz's characteristic properties, including its hardness and cleavage.
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.
