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Holmquistite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Holmquistite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{210} Perfect   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
10   

Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
C   

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Holmquistite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Diamond chemical formula.

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Holmquistite and Diamond Specific Gravity

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

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