Diamond and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

Diamond

Chlorastrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.1-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Granular

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

105-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diamond and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Diamond and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.