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Topaz and Clintonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.573.0-3.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
83.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Topaz and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Topaz and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.