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Sinhalite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbWO4  

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Sinhalite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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