Diaspore and Malachite Physical Properties

Diaspore

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Very brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.403.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Diaspore and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Malachite 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 Diaspore and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Diaspore and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.