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Tinzenite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Tinzenite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Diaspore chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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

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