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Topaz and Analcime 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
3.49-3.57
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.