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Topaz
Topaz
Name
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Al₂SiO₄F₂
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Silicates
Chemical class
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Orthorhombic
Crystal system
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8
Mohs hardness
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3.49–3.57
Specific gravity
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white
Streak
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Vitreous
Luster
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{001}, perfect
Cleavage
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Pbnm
Space group
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Topaz
Structural group
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Tpz · Grandfathered
IMA
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0
Named in
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Colorless, Blue, Yellow, Brown, Pink, Orange
Typical colors
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Al · Si · O · F
Elements
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