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Thulite and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
10   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
C   

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Thulite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Diamond chemical formula.

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Thulite and Diamond Specific Gravity

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

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