Simpsonite and Sinhalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.46-3.50
  
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Simpsonite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Sinhalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Simpsonite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.