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Diaspore and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Very brittle
insoluble
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3.30-3.40
Conchoidal
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
6.5-7
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
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1.25-1.35
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None
-9999
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Diaspore and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

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