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Topaz and Willemite 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
3.49-3.573.89-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.