Topaz and Anorthite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
2.77
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Topaz and Anorthite Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Topaz and Anorthite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.