Diamond and Demantoid Physical Properties

Diamond

Demantoid

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.77-3.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

106.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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

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Diamond and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.