Diaspore and Wulfenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
6.50-7.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Diaspore and Wulfenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Diaspore and Wulfenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.