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Diaspore and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
1.847-1.852
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Poor to indistinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Diaspore and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.