Natrolite and Topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.26
3.49-3.57
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}
[001] Perfect
Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Natrolite and Topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Natrolite 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 Natrolite and Topaz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Natrolite and Topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Natrolite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Natrolite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Natrolite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.