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Topaz and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

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
2.91
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Topaz and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Topaz and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.