Calcite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Calcite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Calcite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.