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Diamond and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.533.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
108
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Diamond and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Topaz physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Diamond and Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Diamond and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.