Topaz and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
Not Available
  
Topaz and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
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Topaz and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.