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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.70-4.103.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Indistinct
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-74
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF2

Topazolite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Topazolite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topazolite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topazolite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topazolite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.