Humite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Humite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.323.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Humite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Humite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.