Vesuvianite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vesuvianite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite 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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Vesuvianite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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