Nacre and Diamond Physical Properties

Nacre

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Nacre and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Nacre and Diamond Specific Gravity

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