Diaspore and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.