Diaspore and Nosean Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.30-2.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
{110} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Diaspore and Nosean Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Diaspore and Nosean Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.