Azurite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Azurite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurite and Diaspore physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Azurite and Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Azurite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.