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Fibrolite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fibrolite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

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

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