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Diamond and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
10  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Diamond and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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