Clinohumite and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.75
  
3.49-3.57
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
  
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Mohs Hardness
6
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Clinohumite and Imperial Topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinohumite and Imperial 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 Clinohumite and Imperial Topaz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Clinohumite and Imperial Topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohumite and Imperial Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohumite and Imperial Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohumite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Imperial Topaz is 3.49-3.57.