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Sinhalite
Sinhalite

Kurnakovite
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Sinhalite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.46-3.501.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

6-72-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sinhalite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sinhalite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.