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Diaspore
Chemical
Formula
α-AlO(OH)
Species
Oxides & Hydroxides
Crystal
System
Orthorhombic
Mohs
Scale
6-7
Specific
Gravity
3.2-3.5
Color
white, brown, colourless, pale yellow, greyish, greenish grey, lilac, pinkish
Streak
white
Luster
Vitreous, Pearly
Refractive
Index
n = 1.682 - 1.706 n = 1.705 - 1.725 n = 1.730 - 1.752
Diaphaneity
Transparent, Translucent
Cleavage
Perfect perfect; distinct; in traces
Fracture
Conchoidal
Crystal Habit:Platey, elongated to acicular crystals; also stalactitic, foliated, scaly, disseminated and massive
Geological Setting:With other minerals in bauxite deposits.
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