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Topazolite
Topazolite

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Topazolite and Microcline Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.70-4.102.55-2.63
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Indistinct
{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topazolite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite 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 Topazolite and Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topazolite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Topazolite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topazolite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topazolite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topazolite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.