Friedelite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Friedelite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.193.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Friedelite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Friedelite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.