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Diaspore and Nacre Physical Properties


Nacre 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

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

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Diaspore and Nacre Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Nacre 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 Nacre chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Nacre Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Nacre Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Nacre Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is Not Available whereas that of Nacre is Not Available.

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