Clinohumite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Clinohumite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.753.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

69-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinohumite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Clinohumite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohumite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohumite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohumite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.