Quartz vs Topaz

Property Quartz Topaz
Formula SiO2 Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Crystal System Trigonal Orthorhombic
Mineral Class 09 Silicates 09 Silicates
Mohs Hardness 7.0 8.0
Color Colorless, white, purple, pink, brown, black Colorless, yellow, blue, pink, orange
Luster Vitreous Vitreous
Streak White Colorless
Transparency Transparent Transparent
Cleavage None Perfect {001}
Fracture Conchoidal Conchoidal to uneven

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