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Ammolite and Humite Physical Properties


Humite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
3.20-3.32   

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

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Poor   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Ammolite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Humite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Humite Specific Gravity

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

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