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Ammolite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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