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Kyanite and Humite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.653.20-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kyanite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Humite 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 Kyanite and Humite chemical formula.

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

Kyanite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.