Humite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Humite

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.3 Solubility

Not Available

1.5 Durability

Not Available

1.7 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.322.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.10 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.12 Cleavage

Poor

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.13 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.15 Chemical Composition

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

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Humite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Humite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.