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Agate and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.643.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-78
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Agate and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Agate and Topaz Specific Gravity

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