Properties
Mineral group: Neosilcate
Chemistry: (Mg,Fe)9(SiO4)4(F,OH)2
Color: Yellow Yellow Brown Orange Redbrown
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Mohs Scale hardness: 6
Refractive index: 1,623-1,728
Birefringence: +0,028-0,041
Specific gravity: 3,17-3,75
Information
Can be confused with
Garnet types such as hessonite
Instruments for identification
Microscope / Loupe. Look for inclusions euhedral crystals, so called "fingerprints", color zoning and growth lines.
Density and refractive index with hydrostatic weighing and refractometer. Different towards garnet variety such as Hessonite.
Deposits
Pamir Mountains, Tadzhikistan. Siberia, Russia
Miscellaneous
Very rare and only sporadically occurring on the gem market. Large specimens are extremely rare. In fact, it is one of the very rarest gemstones available, with only a few thousand carats scattered among private collectors. A typical collectors stone, in other words, often with an appealing colour. We at Riddgem have a preference for those from Siberia.
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Clinohumite in healing
Clinohumite is an unusual and powerful crystal prized for its energizing and spiritual properties. Known to support both physical vitality and spiritual growth, it can help the wearer feel grounded while opening to higher consciousness.
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