Humite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Humite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.323.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Humite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Humite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.