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Diaspore and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.95-4.30
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diaspore and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diaspore and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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