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Plumbogummite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Plumbogummite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Diaspore chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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

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