Dumortierite quartz and Humite Physical Properties

Dumortierite quartz and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite quartz 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 Dumortierite quartz and Humite chemical formula.

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

Dumortierite quartz and Humite Specific Gravity

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