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Topaz and Hiddenite 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
3.49-3.573.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
LiAlSi2O6

Topaz and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Topaz and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.