Humite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.0
Specific Gravity 3.2 – 3.32
Refractive Index 1.607 – 1.675
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Poor
Fracture Uneven,Sub-Conchoidal
Color various
Pleochroism Very pale yellow to dark yellow - colorless, pale yellow.

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Humite
Mohs hardness of Humite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Humite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Humite

ヒュウマイトは、マグネシウム珪酸塩フッ化物水酸化物鉱物で、黄色から橙褐色を示す稀少な宝石です。ヒュウマイトグループ(ノルベルジャイト・コンドロダイト・ヒュウマイト・クリノヒュウマイト)の端成分です。スウェーデンのパール産が代表的で、透明な宝石質の標本は非常に稀少です。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Humite?
ヒュウマイトは、マグネシウム珪酸塩フッ化物水酸化物鉱物で、黄色から橙褐色を示す稀少な宝石です。ヒュウマイトグループ(ノルベルジャイト・コンドロダイト・ヒュウマイト・クリノヒュウマイト)の端成分です。スウェーデンのパール産が代表的で、透明な宝石質の標本は非常に稀少です。
What is the hardness of Humite?
Humite has a Mohs hardness of 6.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Humite?
Humite is primarily Various.
How much does Humite cost?
Humite falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Humite?
Humite belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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