Hardystonite and Diamond Physical Properties

Hardystonite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.396-3.4433.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-410

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Hardystonite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite and Diamond 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 Hardystonite and Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Hardystonite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.