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Adularia and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Adularia and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Sinhalite 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 Adularia and Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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