Schorlomite and Clinohumite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Clinohumite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.933.13-3.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Clinohumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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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Schorlomite and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

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