Diaspore

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.5 – 7.0
Specific Gravity 3.3 – 3.4
Refractive Index 1.702 – 1.75
Crystal System Orthorhombic
Cleavage Perfect
Color various
Birefringence 0.048

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Diaspore
Mohs hardness of Diaspore shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Diaspore
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Orthorhombic a ≠ b ≠ c, α = β = γ = 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Diaspore

ダイアスポアは、アルミニウム酸化水酸化物(AlO(OH))で、光源の変化により色が変わるカラーチェンジ効果を持つことで注目されています。トルコ産の宝石質ダイアスポアは「ズルタナイト」の商品名で知られ、昼光では黄緑色、白熱灯下では赤みを帯びた色に変化します。コレクターや宝石愛好家に人気の稀少石です。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diaspore?
ダイアスポアは、アルミニウム酸化水酸化物(AlO(OH))で、光源の変化により色が変わるカラーチェンジ効果を持つことで注目されています。トルコ産の宝石質ダイアスポアは「ズルタナイト」の商品名で知られ、昼光では黄緑色、白熱灯下では赤みを帯びた色に変化します。コレクターや宝石愛好家に人気の稀少石です。
What is the hardness of Diaspore?
Diaspore has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Diaspore?
Diaspore is primarily Various.
How much does Diaspore cost?
Diaspore falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Diaspore?
Diaspore belongs to the Orthorhombic crystal system.

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