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Sinhalite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sinhalite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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