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Diaspore and Vanadinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
6.8-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
C20H36

Diaspore and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Diaspore and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.