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Diaspore and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.84
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
6.5-7
7-7.5
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

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.