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Sinhalite and Edenite Physical Properties


Edenite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
3.05-3.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Good on (110)  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  

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Sinhalite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.

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