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Amblygonite 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
2.98-3.103.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Amblygonite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Amblygonite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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