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Plumbogummite and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
3.49-3.57   

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

Cleavage
None   
[001] Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   

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Plumbogummite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Topaz chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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

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