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Diaspore and Chiastolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.00-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Diaspore and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Diaspore and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.