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Topaz and Jadeite 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
3.49-3.573.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.