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

粒钙锰石是一种含水的镁硅酸盐矿物,通常呈黄色至橙黄色,颜色温暖而明亮,与橄榄石或黄色石榴石颇为相似。粒钙锰石主要产于白云大理岩、接触变质矿床和某些火成岩中,以西班牙、瑞典、意大利和芬兰等地产量较为丰富。宝石级标本颜色鲜艳,透明度好,切磨后光泽迷人,但因产量稀少,主要作为收藏级宝石流通。

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What is Humite?
粒钙锰石是一种含水的镁硅酸盐矿物,通常呈黄色至橙黄色,颜色温暖而明亮,与橄榄石或黄色石榴石颇为相似。粒钙锰石主要产于白云大理岩、接触变质矿床和某些火成岩中,以西班牙、瑞典、意大利和芬兰等地产量较为丰富。宝石级标本颜色鲜艳,透明度好,切磨后光泽迷人,但因产量稀少,主要作为收藏级宝石流通。
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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