Topaz and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
3.76-3.77
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Topaz and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Topaz and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.