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Diaspore and Carnelian 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
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2

Diaspore and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Diaspore and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.