Diamond and Stichtite Physical Properties

Diamond

Stichtite

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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

3.50-3.532.11-2.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

10Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diamond and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.