Diamond and Serandite Physical Properties

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diamond and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Serandite 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 Serandite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Diamond and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.