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Humite and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.323.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3

Humite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Humite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.