Humite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Poor
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Humite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Humite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Humite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.