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Powellite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Powellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.23   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Powellite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Diaspore chemical formula.

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Powellite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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

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