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Topaz and Labradorite 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
3.49-3.572.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Topaz and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Topaz and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.