Humite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
Poor
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
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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 Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula
While comparing Humite and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Orbicular jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Orbicular jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is Not Available whereas that of Orbicular jasper is Not Available.