Humite and Diamond Physical Properties

Humite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.323.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Humite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite and Diamond 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 Humite and Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Humite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.