Humite and Tourmaline Bi Color Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
Poor
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Humite and Tourmaline Bi Color Chemical Formula
While comparing Humite and Tourmaline Bi Color 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 Tourmaline Bi Color 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 Tourmaline Bi Color Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Tourmaline Bi Color Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Tourmaline Bi Color Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is Not Available whereas that of Tourmaline Bi Color is Not Available.