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Diaspore
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Diaspore and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.403.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Diaspore and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Diaspore and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.