Diamond and Norbergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
3.177
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
{???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Diamond and Norbergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond and Norbergite 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 Norbergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Norbergite- Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Diamond and Norbergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.
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