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Topaz and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
3.50-3.60   

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

Cleavage
[001] Perfect   
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
8   
6   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Topaz and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Aegirine 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 Topaz and Aegirine chemical formula.

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Topaz and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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