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Sinhalite
Sinhalite

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Sinhalite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.46-3.503.06
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sectile

Cleavage

Perfect
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

Mohs Hardness

6-7-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Sinhalite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Sinhalite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.