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Sinhalite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Tinaksite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.82  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Na(Ca,Mn)2Ti[O|Si7O18(OH)]  

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Sinhalite and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.

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