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Sinhalite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Ametrine and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50   
2.65   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Sinhalite and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Ametrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Ametrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Ametrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.65 whereas that of Ametrine is 2.65.

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