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Sinhalite and Augelite Physical Properties


Augelite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.70-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sinhalite and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.

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