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Jet and Sinhalite Physical Properties


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Sinhalite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
6-7  

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

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Jet and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Jet and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

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

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