Humite
Humite is a mineral found in the volcanically ejected masses of Vesuvius. It was first described in 1813 and named for Abraham Hume (1749–1838).[4]
Humite | |
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![]() Humite specimen, Italy | |
General | |
Category | Nesosilicates |
Formula (repeating unit) | (Mg,Fe)7(SiO4)3(F,OH)2. |
Strunz classification | 9.AF.50 |
Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
Crystal class | Dipyramidal (mmm) H–M Symbol: (2/m 2/m 2/m) |
Space group | Pbnm |
Unit cell | a = 10.24, b = 20.72 c = 4.73 [Å]; Z = 4 |
Identification | |
Color | White, yellow, dark orange, brown |
Cleavage | Poor |
Fracture | Uneven to subconchoidal |
Tenacity | Brittle |
Mohs scale hardness | 6–6.5 |
Luster | Vitreous |
Streak | White |
Diaphaneity | Transparent |
Specific gravity | 3.20 – 3.32 |
Optical properties | Biaxial (+) |
Refractive index | nα =1.607-1.643, nβ=1.619-1.653, nγ=1.639-1.675 |
Birefringence | 0.0320 |
2V angle | Calculated = 70-78°, measured = 68-81° |
Dispersion | Weak, r > v |
References | [1][2][3] |
See also
References
- Handbook of Mineralogy
- Webmineral data
- Mindat w/ locations
- Deer, W.; Howie, R.; Zussman, J. (1997). Rock-forming Minerals: Volume 1A, Second Edition, Orthosilicates. Bath, UK: The Geological Society. ISBN 1-897799-88-8.
External links
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