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Diaspore and Poldervaartite 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
2.91
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Diaspore and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Diaspore and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.