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Clinohumite and Quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.13-3.75
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal
Poor on {100}
6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
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2.65
Conchoidal
{0110} Indistinct
7
SiO2

Clinohumite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Clinohumite and Quartz Specific Gravity

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