Weloganite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Weloganite

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

3.20-3.223.30-3.40

1 7.18

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

36.5-7

2 10

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.

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

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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.