Adularia and Diaspore Physical Properties

Adularia

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.61

3.30-3.40

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Adularia and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Diaspore 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 Adularia and Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Adularia and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.