Demantoid and Diamond Physical Properties

Demantoid

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

3.77-3.953.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Demantoid and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Demantoid and Diamond Specific Gravity

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