Kashmir sapphire and Clinohumite Physical Properties

Kashmir sapphire

Clinohumite

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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

Not Available3.13-3.75

1 7.18

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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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Kashmir sapphire and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire 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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Kashmir sapphire and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

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