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Diaspore and Diamond Physical Properties

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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
3.30-3.403.50-3.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-710
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
C

Diaspore and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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

Diaspore and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.