Carnelian and Diaspore Physical Properties

Carnelian

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

2.58-2.64

3.30-3.40

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Carnelian and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Carnelian and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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