Diaspore and Clintonite Physical Properties

Diaspore

Clintonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Very brittle

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.403.0-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Diaspore and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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Diaspore and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.