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Sinhalite and Natrolite Physical Properties


Natrolite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.20-2.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sinhalite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.

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