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Amber and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.49-3.57
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.58
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Amber and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Amber and Topaz Specific Gravity

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