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Diamond

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Diamond and White Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.531.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
105.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Diamond and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Diamond and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.