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Diaspore and Rhodizite Physical Properties


Rhodizite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
3.34-3.44   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Diaspore and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.

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