Povondraite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.26
  
3.50-3.53
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
10
  
Chemical Composition
NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
C
  
Povondraite and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Povondraite 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 Povondraite and Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Povondraite- NaFe3+3Fe3+6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(O,OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Povondraite and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Povondraite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Povondraite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Povondraite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.