×

Diaspore
Diaspore

Phenakite
Phenakite



ADD
Compare
X
Diaspore
X
Phenakite

Diaspore and Phenakite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.402.90-2.98
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diaspore and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.