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Diaspore and Nickeline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Not Available

Diaspore and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Nickeline 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 Nickeline 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 Nickeline Specific Gravity

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