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Topaz and Andradite 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
3.49-3.573.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topaz and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.