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Diamond and Shigaite Physical Properties


Shigaite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Moderately flexible   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
2.32   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
10   
2   

Chemical Composition
C   
Not Available   

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Diamond and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.

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