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Smaragdite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50   
3.50-3.53   

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

Cleavage
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111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
10   

Chemical Composition
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C   

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Smaragdite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Diamond chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Diamond Specific Gravity

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

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