Diaspore and Alabaster Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.30
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Not Available
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Diaspore and Alabaster Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Diaspore and Alabaster Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.