Diaspore and Humite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.20-3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diaspore and Humite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Humite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diaspore and Humite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.