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Diamond and Diaspore Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diamond and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Diaspore chemical formula.

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

Diamond and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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