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Topaz and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.576.5-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.