Elaeolite and Clinohumite Physical Properties

Elaeolite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Clinohumite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Elaeolite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Elaeolite and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Elaeolite and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Elaeolite is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.