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Sinhalite and Legrandite Physical Properties


Legrandite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
3.98-4.04  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Imperfect, poor one {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sinhalite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.

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