Londonite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Very brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.34
  
3.30-3.40
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Londonite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Londonite 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 Londonite and Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Londonite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Londonite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Londonite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Londonite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.