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Diaspore and Benitoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Insoluble: HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.61-3.68
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.