Diamond and Carletonite Physical Properties

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

104-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diamond and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Carletonite 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 Diamond and Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Diamond and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.