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Topaz and Vivianite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
2.64-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.

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