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Magnetite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Magnetite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

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

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