Schorlomite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.933.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Schorlomite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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