Humite and Hematite Physical Properties

Humite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.325.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Humite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Humite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.