Amber and Humite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.20-3.32
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Poor
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Amber and Humite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Humite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Amber and Humite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.