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Topaz and Scheelite Physical Properties

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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
3.49-3.575.9-6.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
84.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.