Sulphur and Topaz Physical Properties

Sulphur

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

2.05-2.083.49-3.57

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

Not Available8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

Sulphur and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Topaz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Sulphur and Topaz Specific Gravity

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