Nacre and Diaspore Physical Properties

Nacre

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Nacre and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Diaspore chemical formula.

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

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Nacre and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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