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Sinhalite

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Sinhalite and Kainite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.46-3.502.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-72.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KMg(SO4)Cl

Sinhalite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Sinhalite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.