Scorodite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Scorodite

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

Not Available3.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Scorodite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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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Scorodite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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