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Topaz and Wavellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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