Topaz and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
3.50-3.53
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
10
  
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
C
  
Topaz and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Topaz and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.