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Topaz and Aragonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.572.93-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.