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Topaz and Cerussite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.576.46-6.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
83-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.