Quartz and Clinohumite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
3.13-3.75
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.