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Topaz and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
[001] Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
8  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Topaz and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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