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Humite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.323.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Humite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.