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Clinohumite and Paraiba Physical Properties


Paraiba and Clinohumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.13-3.75   
3.04-3.13   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
Poor on {100}   
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Mohs Hardness
6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Clinohumite and Paraiba Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite and Paraiba 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 Paraiba chemical formula.

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Clinohumite and Paraiba Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohumite and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohumite and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohumite is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.

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