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Andesine and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.693.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Andesine and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Andesine and Topaz Specific Gravity

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