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Aventurine and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Aventurine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
[001] Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7-6.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   

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Aventurine and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Topaz chemical formula.

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Aventurine and Topaz Specific Gravity

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

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