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Sinhalite and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.51-2.53  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sinhalite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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