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Sinhalite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
3.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sinhalite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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