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Diamond and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
10   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
C   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Diamond and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.

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