Diamond and Natrolite Physical Properties

Diamond

Natrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.532.20-2.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diamond and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.