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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Barite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.70-4.104.48
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Indistinct
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BaSO4

Topazolite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite and Barite 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 Topazolite and Barite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Topazolite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topazolite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topazolite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topazolite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.