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Agate and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.49-3.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
[001] Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
8  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2  

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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.

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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.

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