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Topaz and Chalcedony Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.572.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
SiO2

Topaz and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Topaz and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.