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Topaz and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.572.60-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Topaz and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.