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Sinhalite

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Sinhalite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble in water

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.46-3.502.51-2.63
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Fibrous

Cleavage

Perfect
Perfect basal

Mohs Hardness

6-72.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sinhalite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sinhalite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.