Agate and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
SiO2
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Agate and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Agate and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.