Diaspore and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Diaspore

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Very brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.403.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Diaspore and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Diaspore and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.