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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.70-4.106.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indistinct
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topazolite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite and Pyromorphite 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 Topazolite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topazolite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topazolite and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topazolite and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topazolite is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.