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Sinhalite and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.46-3.503.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sinhalite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sinhalite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.