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Topaz and Amazonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.572.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
KAlSi3O8

Topaz and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Topaz and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.