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Definition of texture:Describes how a mineral feels to the touch; Might be described as smooth, rough, ragged, greasy, soapy, or glassy
2006-10-29 03:37:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Topaz is soapy feeling when run under water. It is a very hard rock, however this is the feel. If you want more information you might try contacting the owners of the Morefield Mine in Amelia Virginia. it is a working mine and you can find topaz, amazonite, tanzanite, garnets, amathyst there as well as several other semi precious gems in the rough.
2006-10-29 04:30:38 · answer #1 · answered by cece 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"The fracture is conchoidal to uneven. Topaz has a hardness of 8, a specific gravity of 3.4-3.6, and a vitreous luster."
I hope this may give you an Idea
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2006-10-29 11:46:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glassy. It is a very hard gemstone.
2006-10-29 11:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by It All Matters.~☺♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋