Diaspore and Prasiolite Physical Properties

Diaspore

Prasiolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Very brittle

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.402.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diaspore and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Diaspore and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.