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White topaz

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White topaz and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.93-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

White topaz and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing White topaz and Aragonite 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 White topaz and Aragonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

White topaz and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White topaz and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White topaz and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White topaz is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.