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Topaz and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57  
5.05  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[001] Perfect  
[001] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
8  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Topaz and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Boleite 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 Topaz and Boleite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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