Diamond and Richterite Physical Properties

Diamond

Richterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Diamond and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Diamond and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.