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Aegirine and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.603.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Aegirine and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine 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 Aegirine and Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Aegirine and Topaz Specific Gravity

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