Schultenite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Schultenite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.073.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Schultenite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite 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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Schultenite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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