Humite and Anatase Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32
3.82-3.97
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Humite and Anatase Chemical Formula
While comparing Humite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Humite and Anatase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.