Chlorite group and Diamond Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.33.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Chlorite group and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Chlorite group and Diamond Specific Gravity

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