Home
×

Clinohedrite
Clinohedrite

Diamond
Diamond



ADD
Compare
X
Clinohedrite
X
Diamond

Clinohedrite and Diamond Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335
3.50-3.53
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
C

Clinohedrite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Clinohedrite and Diamond Specific Gravity

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