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Humite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.323.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Humite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Humite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.