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Topaz and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
[001] Perfect   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Topaz and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing 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 Topaz and Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Topaz and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

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

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