Diaspore and Stichtite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.11-2.20
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diaspore and Stichtite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diaspore and Stichtite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.