Sinhalite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Sinhalite

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.46-3.503.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sinhalite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sinhalite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.