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Topaz and Anhydrite 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
3.49-3.57
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.

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