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Humite and Agate Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.322.60-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Humite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2

Humite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.