Mohawkite and Topaz Physical Properties

Mohawkite

Topaz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Mohawkite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Topaz chemical formula.

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

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Mohawkite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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