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Weloganite and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Weloganite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Diaspore chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Weloganite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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