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Topaz and Polyhalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.572.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
83.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
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Topaz and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
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Topaz and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.