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Clinohedrite and Topaz Physical Properties

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
3.28-3.335
3.49-3.57
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Clinohedrite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite and Topaz 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 Clinohedrite and Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Clinohedrite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.