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Diaspore and Petalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.402.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.