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Diamond and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite 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   
3.31   

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

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
10   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
C   
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Diamond and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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