Diopside and Humite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.20-3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Poor
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Humite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside 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 Diopside and Humite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Humite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.