Sinhalite and Danburite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50
  
2.97-3.03
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Sinhalite and Danburite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sinhalite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sinhalite and Danburite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.