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Diaspore and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
MgAl2O4

Diaspore and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Diaspore and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.