Vanadinite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

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

Vanadinite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Vanadinite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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