Diamond and Sylvite Physical Properties

Diamond

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.531.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

102.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Diamond and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Diamond and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.