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Chondrodite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
10   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
C   

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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.

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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.

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