Sinhalite and Alexandrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50
3.69-3.81
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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Cleavage
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1,1 ; 3,2.
Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4
Sinhalite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sinhalite and Alexandrite 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 Sinhalite and Alexandrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
Sinhalite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.