Topaz and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
2.9-3.5
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Topaz and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Topaz and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.