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Hyacinth and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Hyacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Hyacinth and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Diaspore chemical formula.

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Hyacinth and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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

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