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Aventurine and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Aventurine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
7-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Aventurine and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Diaspore chemical formula.

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Aventurine and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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

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