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Vanadinite and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
3.49-3.57  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[001] Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
8  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  

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Vanadinite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Topaz 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 Vanadinite and Topaz chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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