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Marialite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Marialite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Marialite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Marialite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

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

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