Schultenite and Topaz Physical Properties

Schultenite

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

5.943-6.073.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Schultenite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Topaz chemical formula.

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

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Schultenite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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