Sinhalite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50
3.06-3.19
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
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{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sinhalite and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sinhalite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sinhalite and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.