Copper and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
Cu
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Copper and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Copper and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Copper and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Copper and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Copper is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.