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Topaz and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57  
5.9  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] Perfect  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
8  
3  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Topaz and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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