Humite and Diamond Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32
3.50-3.53
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Poor
111 (perfect in four directions)
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
10
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
C
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
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.
