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Sulphur and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Sulphur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7   

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

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Sulphur and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Diaspore chemical formula.

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Sulphur and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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

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