Villiaumite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Villiaumite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.793.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Villiaumite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Villiaumite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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