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Topaz and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
8  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  
C20H36  

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Topaz and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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