Hiddenite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hiddenite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Hiddenite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.