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Poudretteite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Poudretteite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Poudretteite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

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

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