Sulfur and Topaz Physical Properties

Sulfur

Topaz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.49-3.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

[001] Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Sulfur and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Topaz chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Topaz Specific Gravity

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