Ammolite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Ammolite

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

2.75-2.803.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Ammolite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite 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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Ammolite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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