Humite and Emerald Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Hard
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32
2.67-2.78
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Poor
Imperfect on the [0001]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6
Humite and Emerald Chemical Formula
While comparing Humite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
Humite and Emerald Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.