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Childrenite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Childrenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Childrenite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Childrenite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

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

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