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Topaz and Clinochlore Physical Properties

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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
3.49-3.57
2.60-3.02
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Topaz and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Clinochlore 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 Topaz and Clinochlore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Topaz and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.