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Montebrasite and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Montebrasite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Montebrasite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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