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Sinhalite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Sinhalite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Sinhalite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.