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Shortite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Shortite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.61   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

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

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

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   

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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.

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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.

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