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Study on Gemological Characteristics and Inclusions of Yellow Topaz.

Authors :
Song, Zixiong
Guo, Qingfeng
Liao, Libing
Source :
Crystals (2073-4352); Dec2022, Vol. 12 Issue 12, p1746, 8p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Topaz is a kind of mineral with variable composition and a common gemstone variety. Because of its wide distribution and rich colors, it has attracted the attention of scholars around the world. In this paper, the composition, spectral, and gemological characteristics of yellow topaz were systematically characterized, and the dark inclusions inside the samples were discussed and analyzed. The results show that the yellow topaz has a glassy luster, transparent, with a refractive index of 1.609–1.617 and a birefringence of 0.008. The topaz sample has columnar crystal shape and a typical rhomboid cross section. The infrared spectral characteristic absorption peaks of yellow topaz mainly appear near 3649, 3426, 950, 628, 550, and 457 cm<superscript>−1</superscript>. The characteristic absorption peaks for Raman spectra are mainly at 937, 404, and 267 cm<superscript>−1</superscript>. The UV-vis spectra of all samples only had strong absorption bands in the range of 200–300 nm. The results of XRF and EMPA showed that the contents of Al<subscript>2</subscript>O<subscript>3</subscript> and SiO<subscript>2</subscript> in the samples were 52.79 (wt%) and 29.55 (wt%), respectively, and it was reasonable to speculate that the chromogenic element of the yellow color was iron. The inclusions in yellow topaz samples are mainly fluid inclusions, healing cracks, and albite. This paper has enriched the gemological characteristics of topaz and can provide theoretical data for the research and marketization of topaz. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20734352
Volume :
12
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Crystals (2073-4352)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160986720
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst12121746