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Topaz and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.573.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Topaz and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Topaz and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.