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Wulfenite and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.003.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
38
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Wulfenite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Topaz chemical formula.

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

Wulfenite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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