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Sinhalite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Iddingsite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.5-2.8  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{???} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)  

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Sinhalite and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Iddingsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Iddingsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.5-2.8 whereas that of Iddingsite is 2.5-2.8.

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