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Quartz and Clinohumite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.13-3.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Clinohumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Quartz and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

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