Amazonite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Amazonite

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

2.55-2.573.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

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

Amazonite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Amazonite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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