Topaz and Vesuvianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
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Topaz and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
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Topaz and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.