Euclase and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
3.30-3.40
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Euclase and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase and Diaspore 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 Euclase and Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Euclase and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.