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Diaspore and Adularia Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diaspore and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Adularia 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 Diaspore and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diaspore and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.