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Chondrodite and Diamond Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
3.50-3.53
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
C

Chondrodite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Chondrodite and Diamond Specific Gravity

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