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Star diopside
Star diopside

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Star diopside and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.30-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Star diopside and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Star diopside 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 Star diopside and Diaspore chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Star diopside and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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