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Diaspore and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diaspore and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diaspore and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.