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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Hematite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.70-4.105.00-5.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indistinct
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-76
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Topazolite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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

Topazolite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topazolite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topazolite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topazolite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.