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Idocrase and Clinohumite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.13-3.75
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Idocrase and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase 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

Idocrase and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

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