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Amazonite and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
[001] Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   

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Amazonite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Topaz chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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

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