Topaz and Microcline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
2.55-2.63
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Topaz and Microcline Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Topaz and Microcline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.