Spessartine and Diaspore Physical Properties

Spessartine

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

4.12-4.183.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Spessartine and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Spessartine and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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