Humite and Glass Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32
2.39-4.00
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Poor
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Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Humite and Glass Chemical Formula
While comparing Humite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Humite and Glass Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.