Rossmanite and Diamond Physical Properties

Rossmanite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

33.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available10

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Rossmanite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Rossmanite and Diamond Specific Gravity

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