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Sinhalite

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Sinhalite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.46-3.503.53-3.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

Mohs Hardness

6-74-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al2SiO5

Sinhalite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5

Sinhalite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.