Clinohumite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Clinohumite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite 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
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Clinohumite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohumite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohumite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohumite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.