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Shortite and Diaspore Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.613.30-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Distinct
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
36.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Shortite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Shortite 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 Shortite and Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Shortite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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