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Diaspore Mineral Data
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General Diaspore Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
AlO(OH) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 59.99 gm |
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Aluminum 44.98 % Al 84.98 % Al2O3 |
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Hydrogen 1.68 % H 15.02 % H2O |
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Oxygen 53.34 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
AlO(OH) |
| Environment: |
Metamorphic and sedimentary bauxite ores. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1801 |
| Locality: |
Common world wide. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek word "to scatter," referring to the mineral's easy disintegration in the blowpipe flame. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Diaspore  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 200952 |
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PDF 5-355 |
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