CVD Diamond (CVD Plate) crystal structure
cubic synthetic

CVD Diamond (CVD Plate)

C

Quick Facts

Hardness
10.0
Specific Gravity
3.52
Refractive Index
2.417

Crystal Structure

cubic[m3m]:{100}@1.0 + {111}@0.3
cubic
m3m
{100} {111}

Physical Properties

Crystal Systemcubic
Hardness (Mohs)10.0
Specific Gravity3.52
CleavagePerfect octahedral {111}
FractureConchoidal
LustreAdamantine

Optical Properties

Refractive Index2.417
Dispersion0.044

Origin & Identification

Originsynthetic
Growth Methodcvd

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cubic[m3m]:{100}@1.0 + {111}@0.3

Natural Counterpart

The natural gem this synthetic imitates