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Topaz and Wulfenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.576.50-7.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
83
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Topaz and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Topaz and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.