Clinohumite and Ludlamite Physical Properties

Clinohumite and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite and Ludlamite 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 Clinohumite and Ludlamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinohumite and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohumite and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohumite and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohumite is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.