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Topaz and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.571.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
82-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
[C,H,O]

Topaz and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Topaz and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.