Prismatine and Diaspore Physical Properties

Prismatine

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.343.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Prismatine and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine 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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Prismatine and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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