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Clintonite and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Imperial Topaz and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
Not Available   

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Clintonite and Imperial Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Imperial Topaz chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Imperial Topaz Specific Gravity

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

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