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Sinhalite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Chlorastrolite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
3.1-3.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Granular  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Sinhalite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.

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