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Topaz and Linarite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
5.35
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Linarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Linarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Linarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 5.35 whereas that of Linarite is 5.35.