Clinohumite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Clinohumite

Schorlomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.753.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinohumite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohumite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinohumite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohumite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohumite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohumite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.