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Amazonite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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