Glass and Humite Physical Properties

Glass

Humite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.003.20-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Glass and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass 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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Glass and Humite Specific Gravity

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