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Shigaite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Shigaite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Diaspore chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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

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