Diaspore [ AlO(OH) ]
Image of Diaspore
Material properties
| Formula | AlO(OH) |
| Abbreviation | Dsp |
| IMA Status | Grandfathered (pre-IMA), 1801 |
| Crystal symmetry | Orthorhombic, Point group mmm, Space group Pnma (#62) |
| Classifications | Minerals containing OH, Diaspore (group) |
| Related materials | Boehmite, Böhmite |
| Luminescence emitter | Mn |
| Reflectance line | OH |
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| Tags | Hydroxide, Mineral |
Composition
| Element | Atoms |
|---|---|
| H | 1 |
| Al | 1 |
| O | 2 |
| Total: | 4 |
Specimens of Diaspore
| Name | Owner | Materials | Phase purity | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M0160 Cassiterite | CSIRO | Cassiterite, Diaspore (83.3%) | 83.3 |