Goldstone and Diaspore Physical Properties

Goldstone

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

2.50-2.803.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Goldstone and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Diaspore chemical formula.

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

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Goldstone and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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