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Strontianite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
-
-
-
3.63-3.79
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} Good
3.5
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
Very brittle
insoluble
-
3.30-3.40
Conchoidal
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
6.5-7
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Strontianite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Diaspore chemical formula.

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Strontianite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite Vs Diaspore during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is whereas that of Diaspore is .