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Topazolite and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Sapphirine and Topazolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10   
3.40-3.58   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Topazolite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Topazolite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

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Topazolite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topazolite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topazolite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topazolite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.

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