Sinhalite and Prasiolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50
  
2.65
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Sinhalite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sinhalite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sinhalite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.