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Piemontite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Piemontite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

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

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