Diaspore and Aragonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Dilute acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.93-2.96
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diaspore and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diaspore and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.