Richterite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Richterite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.53.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Richterite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite 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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Richterite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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