IMA mineral species

Diaspore

AlO(OH)

Hydroxide mineral.

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Diaspore specimen
Mineraly.sk - diaspor.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

⚖ Density3.41 g/cm³
Heavy
Chemical formulaAlO(OH)
ElementsAl, O, H
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density3.41 g/cm³
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolDsp
Nickel–Strunz class4.FD.10

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Kosoi Brod, Russia

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  • Notable source / deposit
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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.

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