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Diaspore and Shigaite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.402.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Diaspore and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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 Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.