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Lawsonite 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
3.093.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
88
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Lawsonite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Topaz chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Lawsonite and Topaz Specific Gravity

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