Clinohumite and Moroxite Physical Properties

Clinohumite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite 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 Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinohumite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohumite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohumite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.