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Natrolite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Natrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.26  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {110}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Natrolite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Natrolite 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 Natrolite and Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Natrolite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

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

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