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Sinhalite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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