Thulite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.1
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Thulite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Thulite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.