Topaz and Clinohedrite 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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.