Zebra Rock and Diaspore Physical Properties

Zebra Rock

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zebra Rock and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Zebra Rock 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 Zebra Rock 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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Zebra Rock and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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