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Diamond and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
3.396-3.443   

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

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
10   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
C   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Diamond and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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