Clinohumite is an uncommon member of the humite group of minerals, This is a very rare Gem found 18,000 feet above sea level. Extreme weather conditions limit mining to four to six weeks a year. The aforementioned gem-quality occurrences of Pamir and Taymyr.

Clinohumite is a fluorescent mineral and will glow a tan to yellow-orange color when subjected to shortwave UV light.