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Chiastolite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
10   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
C   

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Chiastolite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite and Diamond 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 Chiastolite and Diamond chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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