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Sinhalite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect basal  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5-4.5  

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)  

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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.

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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.

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