Jasper and Humite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
3.20-3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jasper and Humite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Humite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jasper and Humite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.