Polyhalite and Topaz Physical Properties

Polyhalite

Topaz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.783.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}

[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Polyhalite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Topaz chemical formula.

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

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Polyhalite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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