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Clinohumite and Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.13-3.752.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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.

  • 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 Quartz- SiO2

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 and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohumite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.