Topaz and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Topaz

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.571.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[001] Perfect

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

82-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Topaz and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

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Topaz and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.