Rutilated topaz and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Rutilated topaz and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated topaz and Clinohedrite 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 Rutilated topaz and Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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

Rutilated topaz and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rutilated topaz and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rutilated topaz and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rutilated topaz is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.