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Diaspore and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Diaspore and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Rosasite 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 Rosasite 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 Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.