Diamond and Thomsonite 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

3.50-3.532.25-2.40

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)

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diamond and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.