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Diaspore and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Manganaxinite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
3.314   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

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

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Diaspore and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.

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