Diaspore and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5-3
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diaspore and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diaspore and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.