Vishnevite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite 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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Vishnevite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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