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Diamond and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diamond and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diamond and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.