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Sinhalite and Cymophane Physical Properties


Cymophane and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Sinhalite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.

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