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Topaz and Natrolite 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
3.49-3.572.20-2.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.