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Pearl and Humite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
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2.60-2.85
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none
2.5-4.5
CaCO3
 
Brittle
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-
3.20-3.32
Uneven, Conchoidal
Poor
6-6.5
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pearl and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Humite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Humite Specific Gravity

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