Lawsonite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.093.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

86.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Lawsonite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Diaspore chemical formula.

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

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Lawsonite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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