Dallasite and Clinohumite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
  
3.13-3.75
  
Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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Poor on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Dallasite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dallasite and Clinohumite 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 Dallasite and Clinohumite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dallasite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dallasite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dallasite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dallasite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.