Humite and Aegirine Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32
3.50-3.60
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Poor
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Humite and Aegirine Chemical Formula
While comparing Humite and Aegirine 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 Humite and Aegirine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Humite and Aegirine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.