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Helenite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Helenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Very brittle   

Solubility
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insoluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.30-3.40   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Helenite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite and Diaspore 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 Helenite and Diaspore chemical formula.

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Helenite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Helenite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Helenite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Helenite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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