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Topaz and Lawsonite 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
3.49-3.573.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
88
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
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Topaz and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
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Topaz and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.