Diaspore and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Diaspore

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Very brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.403.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Diaspore and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Gaspeite 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 Diaspore and Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Diaspore and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.