Diamond and Montebrasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
2.98-3.10
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Diamond and Montebrasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diamond and Montebrasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.
There are currently no items in this table.
|