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Humite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Humite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Humite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Humite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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