Pietersite and Clinohumite Physical Properties

Pietersite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite 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

Pietersite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

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