Amazonite and Humite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.20-3.32
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Amazonite and Humite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Humite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Amazonite and Humite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.