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Topaz and Sillimanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Tough
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
3.20-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.