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Topaz and Corundum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.