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Topaz and Danburite 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
3.49-3.572.97-3.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
87
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.