Diaspore and Hayne Physical Properties

Diaspore

Hayne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Very brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.402.40-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Diaspore and Hayne Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Hayne 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 Hayne chemical formula.

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

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Diaspore and Hayne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Hayne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Hayne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.40-2.50 whereas that of Hayne is 2.40-2.50.