Diaspore and Sillimanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Tough
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.20-3.26
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
{010} perfect
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7.5
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diaspore and Sillimanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diaspore and Sillimanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.