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Topaz and Hematite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.575.00-5.30
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, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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

Topaz and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.