Feldspar and Clinohumite Physical Properties

Feldspar

Clinohumite

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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

2.56-2.753.13-3.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

two or three

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Feldspar and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar 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

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Feldspar and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

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