Humite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Humite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.32Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5Not Available

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 Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur 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 Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.