Diamond and Hauyne Physical Properties

Diamond

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Gelatinises in acids

1.5 Durability

Not Available

1.7 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.16 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.17 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Distinct on {110}

1.18 Mohs Hardness

105-6

2 10

1.19 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Diamond and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Diamond and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.