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Diaspore and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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 Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Diaspore and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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