Allanite and Humite Physical Properties

Allanite

Humite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-4.203.20-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Allanite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Humite 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 Allanite and Humite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Allanite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.