Humite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Humite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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 Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.