Sinhalite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50
3.76-3.77
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sinhalite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sinhalite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sinhalite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.