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Humite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Humite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

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

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Humite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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Humite and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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