Ammolite and Sinhalite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Sinhalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.803.46-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Sinhalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ammolite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

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