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Sinhalite and Viridine Physical Properties


Viridine and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Sinhalite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sinhalite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sinhalite and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sinhalite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.

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