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Topaz and Andesine 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
3.49-3.572.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Topaz and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Topaz and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.