Humite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Poor
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Humite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Humite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Humite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.