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Topaz and Ekanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.573.28-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Topaz and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Topaz and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.