Sinhalite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Sinhalite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.46-3.501.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sinhalite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sinhalite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.