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Ammolite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
3.46-3.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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