Sphene and Diaspore Physical Properties

Sphene

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Sphene and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene 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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Sphene and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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