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Selenite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Very brittle   

Solubility
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insoluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.30-3.40   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

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

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Selenite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Diaspore chemical formula.

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Selenite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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

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