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Topaz and Cancrinite 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
3.49-3.572.42-2.52
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Topaz and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Topaz and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.