Diamond and Charoite Physical Properties

Diamond

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.54-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diamond and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.